Model G0772 (Mfd. Since 05/15)
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Commonly used in furniture joinery, a dado is a
straight channel cut in the face of the workpiece.
Typically, dadoes can be cut using either a
dedicated dado blade or a standard saw blade.
However, since the Model G0772 cannot accept
dado blades, a standard blade must be used.
To use standard saw blade to cut a dado:
1. Mark width of dado cut on workpiece. Include
marks on edge of workpiece so cut path can
be aligned when workpiece is lying on table.
2. Raise blade to desired depth of dado channel.
3. Align workpiece with blade to cut one dado
side, as shown in
Figure 126, then align rip
fence with workpiece.
Dado Cutting
Blade
Workpiece
Fence
Cut 1
Figure 126. First cut for a single-blade dado.
4. Turn saw ON.
5. Allow blade to reach full speed, then perform
cutting operation.
7. Make additional cuts (see Figure 128) in
center of dado to clear out necessary mate-
rial. Dado is complete when channel is com-
pletely cleared out.
Workpiece
Fence
Cut 2
Blade
Figure 127. Second cut for a single-blade dado.
Workpiece
Fence
Cuts 3+
Figure 128. Additional single-blade dado cuts.
6. Repeat cutting operation on other side of
dado channel, as shown in
Figure 127.
Adjust rip fence to properly support
workpiece for each of the dado cuts. This
will reduce likelihood of kickback and injury.